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Anchored in Freedom Parade & Festival
Anchored in Freedom: Parade & Festival
Friday, July 3 | 1PM–5PM
Ingram Plaza (2751 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106)
Join us for Anchored in Freedom, a community-wide Independence Day celebration honoring America's 250th Birthday and the U.S. Navy's deep-rooted history at Liberty Station.
Set on the historic grounds of the former Naval Training Center, this family-friendly San Diego Fourth of July event brings together neighbors, military families, local businesses, community organizations, and visitors for an unforgettable afternoon of patriotic fun.
The celebration features a patriotic parade, live entertainment, community booths, food, family activities, military participation, and a lively festival atmosphere. Whether you're looking for one of the best Independence Day events in San Diego, a meaningful way to celebrate America's semiquincentennial, or an opportunity to participate in a community parade, Anchored in Freedom offers something for everyone.
Businesses, nonprofits, car clubs, military organizations, schools, and community groups are invited to participate as parade floats, festival vendors, sponsors, or community partners.
Celebrate freedom, service, and community while helping create a new San Diego tradition at Liberty Station.
Register your float, vendor booth, or sponsorship today and be part of America's 250th celebration.
Parade Route
The Anchored in Freedom Parade starts at 1:00 pm sharp and travels a scenic half-mile through Liberty Station, beginning at the Float Staging Area and moving along the waterfront to the Parade End near Ingram Plaza. It’s a straight, easy-to-follow route designed for great visibility and high energy from start to finish.
The celebration doesn’t stop when the parade ends—head straight into Ingram Plaza for our Anchored in Freedom Festival from
2:00–5:00 pm. Enjoy live music from Navy Band Southwest, a wing-eating contest, costume contest, kids activities, and more in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Floats are encouraged to stick around after the parade, with optional priority parking near the festival so attendees can admire them up close and keep the energy going.
Get Involved
Every float, booth, and entry helps bring the Liberty Station Anchored in Freedom Parade & Festival to life — helping create a fun, meaningful community celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary and the military history of Liberty Station.
For organizations looking to make an even bigger impact, we offer a featured $1,500 sponsorship package that includes premium event visibility, promotions, on-stage recognition, and the option to participate with a parade float and/or festival booth. Sponsors may also choose to simply support the event directly, helping cover participation opportunities for local nonprofits and community groups.
Organizations interested in sponsorship can email us directly for a simple one-page sponsorship form instead of completing the larger application.
Sign Up
Our all-in-one application walks you through everything step-by-step—so while it’s a bit detailed, it’s designed to answer most of your questions along the way. Payment is completed at the end.
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If you still have questions, check out our FAQs section at the very bottom, or reach out to raquel@lovethyneighborhood.world.